High-Protein GLP-1 Dinner: Lemon Herb Chicken

July 31, 2026

GLP-1 Nutrition · Recipes

Lemon Herb Chicken

A simple, high-protein dinner plate. Juicy lemon and herb chicken breast with green beans and new potatoes, light and fresh but properly filling.

Why this works on GLP-1

Chicken breast is a lean, protein-dense staple, so a single fillet carries most of your dinner protein in a small portion. That suits GLP-1 medication well, where appetite is lower but protein needs stay high to help protect lean muscle during weight loss.

Green beans add fibre and volume for very few calories, and a modest serving of new potatoes gives gentle, satisfying carbohydrate without overloading the plate. The lemon and herbs keep it light and appetising, which helps on days when rich food feels like too much.

~39 gProtein
per serving

~420Calories
per serving

30 minDinner,
single serving

Ingredients · makes 1 serving

Chicken breastOne skinless fillet 150 g
New potatoesHalved if large 150 g
Green beansTrimmed 100 g
LemonHalf, juiced, plus a little zest 1/2
Dried or fresh herbsThyme, oregano, or mixed herbs 1 tsp
Olive oilFor cooking 1 tsp
Garlic, optionalMinced 1 clove
Salt and pepperTo taste to taste

Method

Boil the potatoes. Add the new potatoes to a pan of salted water, bring to the boil, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender to the point of a knife.
Marinate the chicken. While they cook, mix the lemon juice and zest, herbs, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breast in the mixture. If it is thick, butterfly it or press it thinner so it cooks evenly.
Cook the chicken. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through with no pink remaining. Rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
Steam the beans and plate up. Steam or boil the green beans for 3 to 4 minutes, until just tender. Serve the sliced chicken with the potatoes and beans, and a squeeze more lemon over the top. Eat slowly to gauge fullness on a reduced appetite.

Approximate nutrition per serving

~39 gProtein ~420Calories ~7 gFibre ~35 gCarbs ~10 gFat

Makes one serving. The chicken breast provides most of the protein. Figures vary with the size of the fillet and the amount of potatoes.

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Disclaimer. This content is provided by Evoren for general educational and informational purposes only and reflects the perspective of a Qualified Nutritional Therapist. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for guidance from your prescribing clinician or other healthcare professional. Nutritional needs, including protein targets, vary from person to person. Always speak with your healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplements, or medication while taking GLP-1 treatments, particularly if you experience nausea, digestive symptoms, or other side effects.